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News

Lawyer suspended after false declaration to protect stepson

An in-house lawyer who swore a false declaration to help his stepson caught driving while using a mobile phone has had his practicing certificate suspended until the end of this year.

4 February 2026

Creevey Horrell merges with McGinness & Associates to expand criminal division

Career moves

Piper Alderman names new leadership team

News

Judge Firth marks new chapter in her career with District Court appointment

Career moves

Jones Day appoints Annie Leeks as new Brisbane office leader

Annie Leeks will succeed John Cooper as Partner-in-Charge of Jones Day's Brisbane office.

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

Barrister’s sexual harassment of junior solicitor found to be unsatisfactory conduct

Career moves

Felicia Prosser one of six promoted at Holding Redlich

Felicia Prosser has been promoted to Special Counsel in the dispute resolution and litigation team in Brisbane.

Career moves

Brittany Lorenzini promoted in Carter Newell’s Brisbane office

Brittany Lorenzini has been promoted to Associate in Brisbane.

Criminal law

Criminal disclosure: A broken system in need of reform

Civil rights champion Terry O'Gorman AM examines the critical issue of complete disclosure by the prosecution in criminal matters.

Suburban cowboy

Of karma and kangaroos

Will Shane Budden's recent uneventful holiday tempt cosmic payback, or did it just balance the time rogue technology, rental cars and kangaroos conspired against him?

In practice

Queensland Revenue Office eases duty exemption requirements

Missing Wills

Missing Wills – February 2026

Notifications of missing wills for February 2026 are now available.

Expertise and understanding key to century partnership

In an era where business relationships are increasingly short‑term, a 100‑year banking partnership stands out. MacDonnells Law director Luckbir Singh reflects on why the firm’s relationship with ANZ has endured for a century.